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Somatic cells in humans contain _____ set(s) of chromosomes and are therefore termed _____.

A. one ... diploid
B. two ... haploid
C. one ... haploid
D. two ... diploid
E. three ... triploid

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User JithPS
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Answer: D

Reasoning:
Diploid means two chromosomes and all somatic cells (cells other than gametes that undergo meiosis) are and stay diploid throughout mitosis.
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